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Which statement about nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is correct?

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They have the same number of electron shells.

They are both classified as halogens.

They are both inert.

They have the same number of valence electrons.
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They have the same number of valence electrons. Both N and P are in Group 15 and have five valence electrons.